By Muhammad Mamman
The United Nigeria Airlines on Sunday said it recorded another bird strike incident involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft in Abuja.
Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, the airlines said the incident was the second bird strike in less than 24 hours and the fourth in 2026.
It said the affected aircraft was withdrawn from service for detailed inspection in line with safety and regulatory requirements.The company said some flights across its network were disrupted following the incident.
“In line with our strict and uncompromising safety standards, the affected aircraft has been withdrawn from service for comprehensive technical inspections before returning to operations,” the statement read.
Aviation experts say bird strikes are increasingly frequent in Nigeria, often linked to airport expansion projects and poor wildlife control. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged airports nationwide to strengthen bird hazard management systems to safeguard commercial flights.
This latest disruption comes amid broader concerns over air travel safety in Nigeria, where infrastructure and regulatory enforcement are under scrutiny. Industry analysts warn that recurring incidents could affect passenger confidence and the reputation of domestic carriers.
